Paul Carmichael

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Paul Carmichael
BornLondon, England
Genres Jazz fusion, world music
Occupation(s)Musician, composer
Instrument(s)Bass, keyboards
Years active1970s to present
Website paulcarmichael.com

Paul Carmichael is an English bass guitarist and composer.

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Career

In his early 20s, Carmichael joined the jazz-rock band Nucleus to play on tour in Germany. [1] He has also toured with Soft Machine and Barbara Thompson's Paraphernalia. In the 1980s he was in the house band for the children's TV show Play Away .

In 1979, he joined the guitarist Allan Holdsworth in the group I.O.U. and recorded the critically acclaimed album I.O.U. .

In 2011, he released the album Wax is Melting which features the Incognito vocalist Vanessa Haynes. [2]

Discography

With Allan Holdsworth

With Gary Husband

With Steve Topping

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References

  1. "Mixcloud". Mixcloud.com.
  2. "CD Review: Paul Carmichael – Wax is Melting". London Jazz News. 9 May 2011. Retrieved 27 September 2020.